Sedona from Columbus, Oct 16–18: round trip from $472
Round-trip flights from Columbus to Phoenix for Sedona were $472 per person ($944 for two) on Frontier for Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, with one stop rather than nonstop. The forecast shows highs of 71–73°F with little rain expected. The best-value hotel, Sedona Village Lodge, was $296 for both nights.
The flight
$510 $472 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$944 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 19m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $472 | 1 stop | 6h 19m |
| American | $701 | nonstop | 4h 33m |
| Frontier | $700 | 2 stops | 15h 52m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 8:29 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $944 |
| Sedona Village Lodge, 2 nights | $296 |
| Trip total for two | $1,240 |
Regular: $1,316 You pay: $1,240 Saved: $76
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Why go now
$472 per person round trip is $38 below the typical fare on this route, or 7% under the $510 median of our earlier checks. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $472 to $846, so this is the low end of what we found. October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates, which makes a $148-a-night room with free cancellation worth a look. The forecast shows highs of 71–73°F and lows of 50–54°F, overcast Friday and Saturday and mostly clear on Sunday. That's good trail weather for Cathedral Rock, and Sunday looks right for stargazing. For two, flights, the hotel and $760 of spending money come to $2,000. Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a desert nature getaway with red-rock hikes, a spa if you want one and quiet nights under dark skies. It suits a couple looking for something romantic, or two friends who like to be on a trail early. You arrive Friday evening and leave Sunday, so you get one full day in Sedona and a slower Sunday before the trip home.
Weather in Sedona, Oct 16–18
Highs 71–73°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 71 °F | 54 °F | 25% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 72 °F | 50 °F | 20% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 73 °F | 54 °F | 7% |
Where to stay in Sedona
Sedona Village Lodge is the best-value pick: $296 for both nights ($148 a night) for a Standard Queen room, rated 8.5 from 1,293 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway is the top-rated pick at 9.2 from 629 reviews. It's a Two-Bedroom House at $1,881 for the stay ($941 a night), with no free cancellation, so think of it as a special-occasion splurge. Aiden by Best Western Sedona is the 4-star option at $798 for the stay ($399 a night), rated 8.5 from 602 reviews, with two double beds and no free cancellation. Lantern Light and Aiden are both in West Sedona, which has most of the hotels and restaurants and is close to the trailheads. For shops and galleries you can walk to, head to Uptown Sedona.
Sedona Village Lodge
$296 for 2 nights, two guests · $148 a night
See roomsLantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway
$1,881 for 2 nights, two guests · $941 a night
See roomsAiden by Best Western Sedona
$798 for 2 nights, two guests · $399 a night
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Where in Sedona
- Uptown Sedona: Walkable shops and galleries with red-rock views from the main street.
- West Sedona: Most hotels and restaurants, close to the trailheads.
- Oak Creek Canyon: Creekside cabins and lodges in the shade north of town.
- Village of Oak Creek: Resorts and golf beneath Bell Rock, a few miles south.
- Boynton Canyon: Secluded luxury spa resorts like Enchantment.
What to do in Sedona
- Hike Cathedral Rock or Devil's Bridge, with highs of 71–73°F in the forecast.
- Take a Pink Jeep tour over the slickrock.
- Slide down the natural chute at Slide Rock State Park.
- Visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
- Drive Oak Creek Canyon to Flagstaff, past creekside cabins and lodges in the shade.
- Stargaze in a certified dark-sky community; Sunday's forecast is mostly clear.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International (CMH), Rickenbacker International (LCK) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Sedona | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) |
| Flight time | 6h 19m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,610 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 2 nights in Sedona costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $944 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sedona Village Lodge) | $296 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $760 |
| Total for two | $2,000 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Columbus to Sedona
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $472 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $399 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $510 |
| Price checks | 7 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Peak season with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates
- No passport needed. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Arizona is 3 hours behind Columbus, so the 4:27 PM Friday departure from CMH lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) at 7:46 PM local time.
- The outbound flight takes 6h 19m with one stop. Sedona is two hours north of Phoenix.
- October is peak season in Sedona, with the mildest hiking weather and the highest rates.
- Of the three hotels, only Sedona Village Lodge offers free cancellation. All three are room only.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $472 per person round trip on Frontier, $944 for two, all-in. It has one stop and the outbound takes 6h 19m. If you'd rather fly nonstop, American was $701 per person, leaving at 7:30 AM and landing at 9:03 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Columbus to Arizona, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just keep the 3-hour time difference in mind.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows highs of 71–73°F and lows of 50–54°F. Friday and Saturday look overcast, with a 25% and 20% chance of rain. Sunday looks mostly clear, with a 7% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
It works as a long weekend. You land at 7:46 PM Friday and still have the two-hour drive north. Saturday is your full day for a hike and a Pink Jeep tour, and Sunday morning is for one more stop.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We put it at $2,000 for two: $944 for flights, $296 for 2 nights at Sedona Village Lodge, and $760 of spending money, which works out to $190 per person per day.
Which hotel should I pick?
For value and flexibility, go with Sedona Village Lodge at $148 a night with free cancellation. For the top score, Lantern Light Inn - Romantic Getaway is rated 9.2 at $941 a night.
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